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Kiev

/ˌkiˈɛv/

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What does Kiev mean?

proper noun

  1. The capital city of Ukraine and the administrative centre of Kyiv Oblast.
  2. An oblast of Ukraine. Seat: Kyiv.
  3. The government of Ukraine.
More meanings (2)

proper noun

  1. (historical) Synonym of Kievan Rus: a former principality in Europe centered on Kyiv.

noun

  1. Alternative form of kiev (“chicken Kiev or similar dish”).
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IPA pronunciation

/ˌkiˈɛv/

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